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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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